Script Consultant Institute

A: More than ever before. With over 50,000 scripts registered with the WGA each year (and at least twice as many written that aren’t registered), and close to a million books written each year, there is a serious need for consultants who can help these people shape their stories for the big and small screen. In addition, there is the multi-billion dollar video game industry, creating more and more story-driven games (in need of consultants), and the corporate and educational fields that are implementing more and more story-driven workshops, seminars, products, and videos. They all need help. And they pay well!



Q: But do writers really need script consultants?

A: Just like an entrepreneur who’s written a business plan for a multi-million dollar business, or an architect who’s created a blueprint for a multi-million dollar building, would both use consultants to make sure their material is the best it can be – writers need to treat their script (the business plan/blueprint for a multi-million dollar business called a movie) the same way! The writers who treat their careers like a real business – and invest their time and money accordingly – are the most successful! It’s not a mystery, it’s just common sense

Q: Can I really be successful as a script consultant if I’m not a screenwriter – or not a very good one?

A: Absolutely. Most of the top consultants are not writers. Linda Seger, considered the ‘mother of script consulting’ has never written a script – but has consulted on over 2,000 screenplays and commands several thousand dollars per script! In fact, one of the most exciting aspects of this growing field is the possibility for non-writers with unique backgrounds or knowledge bases to create successful niche businesses consulting on film and TV projects dealing with their expertise.


Q: I’m a professional in another field (medical, legal, law enforcement, military, educational, science, etc.). Can I become a consultant on screenplays and movies that deal with my specialty?

A: Like I’ve already mentioned, this is one of the most exciting aspects of this business. If you have a unique background or knowledge base, you could be a huge asset on scripts and films that address your expertise. And it gives you an immediate hook to market yourself – which is essential to success. Even if you don’t have a unique background, you need to come up with a unique angle or USP (unique selling proposition) to grab the attention of the marketplace – and we’ll teach you exactly how to do it in our courses!

Q: Is it really possible to earn 6-figures as a script consultant?

A: Did you read those statistics above? Did you see how many people are out there in need of these kinds of services? There are well over a million prospects in any given year – and the surface has not even been scratched. If you did just a few consultant jobs a week (at a market-average cost of $700 each), and took four full weeks off for vacation, you’d still end up with an annual salary of $100,800! But let’s break this down further. The average in-depth analysis job takes about a day’s work, sometimes less. So based on the above numbers, you can earn 6-figures working part time! For a more detailed description of how this works, sign up for the teleseminar, “How to Make 6 Figures as a Script Consultant.”

Q: What will you teach me in these courses?

A: Over a hundred combined years worth of knowledge, wisdom, and insight into how to be a successful script consultant. We’ll teach you how to analyze scripts, how to give powerful feedback, how to work with clients, how to find your niche, create a marketing plan, and execute it. And so much more!



Q: What if I’m a screenwriter or executive in Hollywood and I don’t want to become a professional Script Consultant? Does this course have something to offer me?

A: You can take the first part of the course, “How to Analyze a Script Like a Pro,” and it will take your script evaluation skills to a whole new level! As a screenwriter, this is invaluable knowledge. Not only will it help you to evaluate your own script and rewrite it better than ever before, it will help you take quantum leaps in your screenwriting ability. Perhaps more importantly, it will show you how to write in a way that pleases the Hollywood Gatekeepers -- those readers and development execs who judge whether or not your material ever gets to the next level! What’s more, if you do decide to take the entire course, it will arm you with incredible skills at self-promotion and marketing, finding your voice, and developing a clear career plan!

Q: Once I’ve completed the certification course, will you help me get work as a consultant?

A: This is one of the most exciting parts of the Script Consultant Institute. All certified script consultants, who have fulfilled an internship, are eligible to become part of our paid staff at The Script Clinic -- a full-service script consulting firm. And you don’t have to come into the office, you can live anywhere to do this! Of course, we can’t guarantee you’ll get a job, but we will do everything we can to prepare you for this exciting opportunity. And here’s another thing -- you won’t find this kind of opportunity anywhere else!

Q: What makes you better than the competition offering these kinds of courses?

A: There is no competition! As of this writing, we are the only place on the planet where you can get this training. We are the only place you can learn how to master the art of story analysis, become a script consultant, and build a script consulting business capable of earning 6-figures! But even if we weren’t the only one, we’re confident that we’d still be the best. We’ve just put so much time and energy in this, and it’s backed by over a hundred years of combined knowledge, wisdom, and experience. But if you do hear of someone else teaching this, or think we could do it better, please let us know. We are constantly striving to give the best possible information and service.

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